TV News LIES

Monday, Jul 07th

Last update08:38:10 AM GMT

You are here News Domestic (USA) 125th Rose Parade hosts its first same-sex wedding

125th Rose Parade hosts its first same-sex wedding

E-mail Print PDF

Rose ParadeStanding atop a giant wedding cake float, Aubrey Loots and Danny Leclair exchanged vows New Year's Day in the first same-sex marriage during the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Throngs of spectators cheered as the men, dressed in dark suits, faced each other and held hands before the Rev. Alfreda Lanoix, who officiated the ceremony aboard the AIDS Healthcare Foundation float.

Days earlier, a San Diego woman launched a Facebook page urging people to boycott the 125th Rose Parade after learning of the couple's plans. But some like Jennifer Adair, who cheered along with her girlfriend, lined the streets just for this moment.

"We're a modern-day society, so accept it. Don't worry about what other people do," Adair told the Los Angeles Times.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses, which puts on the parade, had said the float represents this year's parade theme, "Dreams Come True."

Kevin Ferguson, who watched the couple pass by, said he supported their move despite opposition by some.

"You can't put a timetable on another person's freedom," Ferguson told the Times.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Flood-ravaged Texas faces more rain; death toll at 70; 11 campers missing

Texas floodsAuthorities on Sunday were in a desperate search to find those still missing after historic flash...

US hit with mass shootings and fatal accidents on Fourth of July holiday

July 4th shootings and accidentsFriday’s US Independence Day holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the US, including one in...

Texas continues grim flood recovery with at least 43 killed, including 15 children

Texas floodsRescuers by Saturday had begun the grim task of recovering the bodies of children and adults...

Michael Madsen, frequent Tarantino star of 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill,' dies at 67

Michael MadsenMichael Madsen, a prolific actor whose career was punctuated by a longstanding collaboration with Quentin Tarantino, has...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!